Located 45 minutes from the Nations Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has been twice named in the top 150 community colleges by the Aspen Institute with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among Americas top 100 producers of Minority associate degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education.  CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break.  We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.

The individual in this position represents the College and the Department in the community through Driver Education Instruction of Classroom and Behind the Wheel at Orientations, high schools and college campuses.   The Instructor Driver Education Programs instructs/prepares students for the Maryland Graduated Licensing system, driver education classroom instruction, Maryland Laws and for safe operation of vehicles.

The College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the College's staff and students.  The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks:  Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.
 
This position is open until filled.  The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Essential Functions:
60% Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel Instruction 

• Instructs in the classroom and/or virtuallytheMarylandStandardizedCurriculumaspreparedandenforcedby the Motor Vehicle Administration and Maryland Laws.
• Instructs/delivers Behind the wheel objectives using CSM's Certified Driver Education Vehicles according to the Maryland Standardized Curriculum for Behind the Wheel instruction.
• Interfaces regularlywithparentsandstudentstoensuredriversafetycomplianceandtoensure parents and students are completely satisfied with training experience.
• Conducts Driver Education Orientations.
• Evaluates studentprogressandmakedecisionsregardingstudentpreparednesstoperform skills.
• Demonstrates equipment operations to first time drivers.
• Conductsadditionalbehindthewheeldrivingsessionsasscheduledorrequiredtomeetthe curriculum objectives.
• Conducts any requested oral test or retesting for Driver Education students.
• EnsuresthatthereisasmoothtransitionbetweenDriverEducationclassroomandbehindthewheel training for students, parents, and instructors.

• Completes/maintains all required student paper work as mandated MDOT MVA, to include enteringallcompletedstudentsintotheMVAdatabaseandverifiessubmissionswiththeDriver Education Manager.
• Enters into Colleague and/or Lumens all completed student's grades and completion information.
• Follows FERPA guidelines in securing student files and personal information.
• Monitorsandmaintainsstudentgradeandattendancereports.Reportscriticalabsences proactively to course manager to assist with student success rates.
• Ensures that the classroom and student schedules are being followed.
• During inclement weather situations, monitors the college hotline for closings and takes appropriate actions to notify students of classroom courses/behind-the-wheel time cancellations and rescheduling efforts. Assist with getting the word out to all Driver Education students and instructors.
• ContactstheDriverEducationManagerregardinganyissuesthatneedtobeaddressed immediately.(i.e. -incidences and/ or injuries).
• Assist the Driver Education Manager in responding to emails/calls for program information and schedule behind the wheel sessions.
• Assists the Driver Education team with all aspects of maintaining the function and operation of all driver education vehicles.  To include routine maintenance and repairs necessary to maintain COMAR compliance.  Assures that the Driver Education vehicles have all necessary equipment as required by COMAR. 
• Ensure thatfacilitiesandequipmentaresafe,sanitary,andadequateforactivities.MeetMVA/ COMAR standards.
• Attends MVA sponsored/required meetings for Driver Education Instructors.
• Maintains knowledge of all state and federal regulations/ laws impacting the driver education industry.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the program manager or director.

• Assists with recruiting and outreach efforts for the Driver Education program.

• High School Diploma.  
• Associate Degree or higher preferred. 

• Currently holds or has the ability to obtain a Driver Education Instructor Certification/License within six months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience in delivering education and training programs.
• Evidence of customer service skills.
• Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills.
• Maintenanceofinsurabilityunderthecollege'svehicleliabilityinsuranceplan.